Epiphone

USA (Manufacturing primarily in China and Indonesia), est. 1894 · 205 products across 1 categories

205
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About Epiphone

Epiphone is a storied brand with a long history of providing accessible versions of Gibson’s iconic designs. Originally founded in Greece, Epiphone was acquired by Gibson in 1957 and has since become a vital part of the Gibson family, offering a wide range of instruments known for their quality and value. Epiphone’s reputation rests on delivering the classic look and feel of legendary guitars at more approachable price points.

Founded
1894
Country
USA (Manufacturing primarily in China and Indonesia)
Segment
Mid-range
Target
Epiphone is ideal for students, gigging musicians, and players seeking the class
Known For
Les Paul models Casino archtops Frontier acoustic series Providing accessible Gibson designs Excellent value for money
PROS
  • • Excellent bang for your buck
  • • Faithful recreations of Gibson classics
  • • Wide variety of models and styles
  • • Durable construction for the price
  • • Good availability and support
CONS
  • • Can lack the nuanced feel of higher-end Gibsons
  • • Quality control occasionally inconsistent
  • • Hardware sometimes feels like an upgrade opportunity
  • • Some models are rebrands with minimal changes
  • • Build quality varies between factories

Epiphone Products

Epiphone 1963 Firebird V Vibrola PW - Alternative Design Guitars

Epiphone 1963 Firebird V Vibrola PW

Alternative Design Guitars

$1,759
Electric Guitar, Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection (2025), Body: Mahogany,...
4.6 Expert Rating
Epiphone 1963 Firebird I Reissue CR - Alternative Design Guitars

Epiphone 1963 Firebird I Reissue CR

Alternative Design Guitars

$1,484
Electric Guitar, Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection (2025), Body: Mahogany,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Epiphone 1964 SG Standard Vibrola CR - Double Cut Guitars

Epiphone 1964 SG Standard Vibrola CR

Double Cut Guitars

$1,495
Electric Guitar, Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection (2025), Body: Mahogany,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Epiphone 1957 Les Paul Goldtop DG - Single Cut Guitars

Epiphone 1957 Les Paul Goldtop DG

Single Cut Guitars

$1,506
Electric Guitar, Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection (2025), Body: Mahogany, Top:...
4.7 Expert Rating
Epiphone 1960 Les Paul Standard ITB - Single Cut Guitars

Epiphone 1960 Les Paul Standard ITB

Single Cut Guitars

$1,506
Electric Guitar, Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection (2025), Body: Mahogany, Top:...
4.8 Expert Rating
Epiphone 1960 Les Paul Standard WCS - Single Cut Guitars

Epiphone 1960 Les Paul Standard WCS

Single Cut Guitars

$1,495
Electric Guitar, Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection (2025), Body: Mahogany, Top:...
4.8 Expert Rating
Epiphone 1962 ES-335 Reissue Vintage Bu - Semiacoustic Guitars

Epiphone 1962 ES-335 Reissue Vintage Bu

Semiacoustic Guitars

$1,374
Electric Guitar, Style: Semi-hollowbody, 5-ply top, back and sides: Maple /...
4.5 Expert Rating
Epiphone 1962 ES-335 Reissue Sixties Ch - Semiacoustic Guitars

Epiphone 1962 ES-335 Reissue Sixties Ch

Semiacoustic Guitars

$1,374
Electric Guitar, Style: Semi-hollowbody, 5-ply top, back and sides: Maple /...
4.4 Expert Rating
Epiphone 1960 Les Paul Special DC TVY - Double Cut Guitars

Epiphone 1960 Les Paul Special DC TVY

Double Cut Guitars

$1,165
Electric Guitar, Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection (2025), Body: Mahogany,...
4.4 Expert Rating
Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s GT - Single Cut Guitars

Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s GT

Single Cut Guitars

$746
Electric Guitar, Inspired by Gibson collection, Body: Mahogany, Top: Maple, Cream...
4.4 Expert Rating
Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard WBB - Single Cut Guitars

Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard WBB

Single Cut Guitars

$1,396
Epiphone Les Paul 59 Washed Bourbon B., Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Top: Maple, Set neck: Mahogany, Fingerboard:...
4.9 Expert Rating
Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard DCS - Single Cut Guitars

Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard DCS

Single Cut Guitars

$1,418
Epiphone Les Paul 59 Deep Cherry Sunb., Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Top: Maple, Set neck: Mahogany, Fingerboard:...
4.7 Expert Rating
Epiphone SG Standard Cherry - Double Cut Guitars

Epiphone SG Standard Cherry

Double Cut Guitars

$659
Electric Guitar, Inspired by Gibson Collection, Body: Mahogany, Neck: Mahogany,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Epiphone SG Custom EB LH - Double Cut Guitars

Epiphone SG Custom EB LH

Double Cut Guitars

$769
Electric Guitar, Left-handed model, Inspired by Gibson Collection, Body: Mahogany, Neck:...
4.4 Expert Rating
Epiphone SG Custom AW - Double Cut Guitars

Epiphone SG Custom AW

Double Cut Guitars

$769
Electric Guitar, Inspired by Gibson Collection, Body: Mahogany, Neck: Mahogany, Fingerboard:...
4.4 Expert Rating
Epiphone SG Custom EB - Double Cut Guitars

Epiphone SG Custom EB

Double Cut Guitars

$725
Electric Guitar, Inspired by Gibson Collection, Body: Mahogany, Neck: Mahogany, Fingerboard:...
4.4 Expert Rating
Epiphone Les Paul Custom EB - Single Cut Guitars

Epiphone Les Paul Custom EB

Single Cut Guitars

$824
Electric Guitar, Inspired by Gibson Collection, Body: Mahogany, Neck: Mahogany,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Epiphone Les Paul Custom Alpine WH - Single Cut Guitars

Epiphone Les Paul Custom Alpine WH

Single Cut Guitars

$824
Electric Guitar, Inspired by Gibson Collection, Body: Mahogany, Neck: Mahogany,...
4.4 Expert Rating
Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s ITB - Single Cut Guitars

Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s ITB

Single Cut Guitars

$697
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Top: AA flamed maple, Neck: Mahogany, Fingerboard:...
5 Expert Rating
Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s EB - Single Cut Guitars

Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s EB

Single Cut Guitars

$736
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Top: AA flamed maple, Neck: Mahogany, Fingerboard:...
4.7 Expert Rating
Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s BBB - Single Cut Guitars

Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s BBB

Single Cut Guitars

$745
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Top: AA flamed maple, Neck: Mahogany, Fingerboard:...
4.5 Expert Rating
Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s WCS LH - Single Cut Guitars

Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s WCS LH

Single Cut Guitars

$769
Electric Bass, Left-handed model, Inspired by Gibson Collection, Body: Mahogany,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s BB - Single Cut Guitars

Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s BB

Single Cut Guitars

$659
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Top: Maple, Neck: Mahogany, Fingerboard: Indian...
4.6 Expert Rating
Epiphone J-45 Express Vintage Sunburst - Other Acoustic Guitars

Epiphone J-45 Express Vintage Sunburst

Other Acoustic Guitars

$307
Steel-String Guitar, Inspired by Gibson Series, Type: Sloped Shouldered Mini...
4.4 Expert Rating
Epiphone Jimi Hendrix "Love Drops" V - Heavy Guitars

Epiphone Jimi Hendrix "Love Drops" V

Heavy Guitars

$1,869
Epiphone Jimi Hendrix "Love Drops" V, Electric Guitar, Inspired by Gibson Custom, Jimi Hendrix Signature Model, Body:...
4.6 Expert Rating
Epiphone USA Coronet Vintage Cherry - Alternative Design Guitars

Epiphone USA Coronet Vintage Cherry

Alternative Design Guitars

$1,704
Electric Guitar, Epiphone USA Collection, Wilshire body design, Body: Mahagony,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Epiphone USA Coronet Ebony - Alternative Design Guitars

Epiphone USA Coronet Ebony

Alternative Design Guitars

$1,833
Electric Guitar, Epiphone USA Collection, Wilshire body design, Body: Mahagony, Neck:...
4.5 Expert Rating
Epiphone YUNGBLUD SG Junior CW - Double Cut Guitars

Epiphone YUNGBLUD SG Junior CW

Double Cut Guitars

$648
Electric Guitar, YUNGBLUD Signature Model - limited to 600 pieces worldwide, IG...
4.6 Expert Rating
Epiphone Prophecy Extura AJBM - Heavy Guitars

Epiphone Prophecy Extura AJBM

Heavy Guitars

$1,264
Electric Guitar, Inspired by Gibson Custom Shop / Modern Collection, Body: Mahogany,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Epiphone Prophecy Extura ABTB - Heavy Guitars

Epiphone Prophecy Extura ABTB

Heavy Guitars

$987
Electric Guitar, Inspired by Gibson Custom Shop / Modern Collection, Body: Mahogany,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Epiphone SG Prophecy AJBM LH - Double Cut Guitars

Epiphone SG Prophecy AJBM LH

Double Cut Guitars

$1,099
Electric Guitar, Lefthand/left-handed model, Inspired by Gibson Custom Shop / Modern...
4.9 Expert Rating
Epiphone SG Prophecy ABTB - Double Cut Guitars

Epiphone SG Prophecy ABTB

Double Cut Guitars

$1,077
Electric Guitar, Inspired by Gibson Custom Shop / Modern Collection, Body: Mahogany, Top:...
4.8 Expert Rating
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy AJBM - Single Cut Guitars

Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy AJBM

Single Cut Guitars

$1,099
Electric Guitar, Inspired by Gibson Custom Shop / Modern Collection, Body: Mahogany,...
4.6 Expert Rating
Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy ABTB - Single Cut Guitars

Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy ABTB

Single Cut Guitars

$1,187
Electric Guitar, Inspired by Gibson Custom Shop / Modern Collection, Body: Mahogany,...
4.6 Expert Rating
Epiphone Miranda Lambert Bluebird - Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

Epiphone Miranda Lambert Bluebird

Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

$769
Steel-String Guitar with Pickup, Artist Collection, Miranda Lambert Signature Model,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Epiphone F-5 Studio WR Satin - Mandolins

Epiphone F-5 Studio WR Satin

Mandolins

$703
F-Style Mandoline, Inspired by Gibson Custom Shop / Modern Collection, Top: Spruce, Back...
4.8 Expert Rating
Epiphone Mandobird Vintage Sunburst - Mandolins

Epiphone Mandobird Vintage Sunburst

Mandolins

$366
4-String Electric Mandolin, Inspired by Gibson Custom Shop / Modern Collection,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Epiphone F-5G Mandolin Cremona Burst - Mandolins

Epiphone F-5G Mandolin Cremona Burst

Mandolins

$1,704
F-Style Mandoline, Inspired by Gibson Custom Shop / Modern Collection, Top: sitka...
4.9 Expert Rating
Epiphone Earl Scruggs Golden Deluxe - Banjos

Epiphone Earl Scruggs Golden Deluxe

Banjos

$1,264
5-String Banjo, Inspired by Gibson Custom Shop / Modern Collection, Resonator and...
4.6 Expert Rating
Epiphone Mastertone Bow Tie OB Banjo - Banjos

Epiphone Mastertone Bow Tie OB Banjo

Banjos

$879
5-String Openback Banjo, Inspired by Gibson Custom Shop / Modern Collection,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Epiphone Mastertone Classic Banjo - Banjos

Epiphone Mastertone Classic Banjo

Banjos

$1,029
5-String Banjo, Inspired by Gibson Custom Shop / Modern Collection, Resonator:...
4.9 Expert Rating
Epiphone Flying V Prophecy Aged BTB - Heavy Guitars

Epiphone Flying V Prophecy Aged BTB

Heavy Guitars

$1,099
Electric Guitar, Inspired by Gibson Custom Shop / Modern Collection, Body:...
4.5 Expert Rating
Epiphone Flying V Prophecy Aged JBM - Heavy Guitars

Epiphone Flying V Prophecy Aged JBM

Heavy Guitars

$1,093
Electric Guitar, Inspired by Gibson Custom Shop / Modern Collection, Body:...
4.5 Expert Rating
Epiphone SG 1963 Custom Maestro CW VOS - Double Cut Guitars

Epiphone SG 1963 Custom Maestro CW VOS

Double Cut Guitars

$1,283
Electric Guitar, Inspired by Gibson Custom Shop / Modern Collection, Body:...
4.9 Expert Rating
Epiphone 1959 Les Paul TobaccoBurst VOS - Single Cut Guitars

Epiphone 1959 Les Paul TobaccoBurst VOS

Single Cut Guitars

$1,274
Epiphone Les Paul 59 Tobacco Burst VOS, Electric Guitar, Inspired by Gibson Custom, Top: Flamed maple, Body: Solid...
4.7 Expert Rating
Epiphone 1959 Les Paul IceTea Burst VOS - Single Cut Guitars

Epiphone 1959 Les Paul IceTea Burst VOS

Single Cut Guitars

$1,429
Epiphone Les Paul 59 Ice Tea Burst VOS, Electric Guitar, Inspired by Gibson Custom, Top: flamed maple, Body: solid...
4.6 Expert Rating
Epiphone 1959 Les Paul FactoryBurst VOS - Single Cut Guitars

Epiphone 1959 Les Paul FactoryBurst VOS

Single Cut Guitars

$1,262
Epiphone Les Paul 59 Factory Burst VOS, Electric Guitar, Inspired by Gibson Custom, Body: solid mahogany, Top: flamed...
4.6 Expert Rating
Epiphone Les Paul Custom Alpine White - Single Cut Guitars

Epiphone Les Paul Custom Alpine White

Single Cut Guitars

$1,099
Electric Guitar, Modern Collection - inspired by Gibson Custom Shop, Body:...
4.6 Expert Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions About Epiphone

While Epiphone was originally a Greek brand, production is now primarily handled in China and Indonesia, with some USA-made models available at a premium.

Epiphone guitars offer a similar aesthetic and many of the same features as their Gibson counterparts, but are generally constructed with less expensive materials and hardware, making them more affordable.

Yes, Gibson maintains a degree of oversight in the manufacturing process of Epiphone guitars, ensuring they meet certain quality standards and adhere to their design specifications.

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